Periodontitis is widespread and can have serious consequences for overall health. Researchers at Fraunhofer have identified a substance that selectively inhibits only those bacteria that cause ...

Increasing evidence suggests that the severe gum disease, periodontitis, may contribute to central nervous system disorders through chronic inflammation. However, its role in multiple sclerosis, a ...

Moving cannabis to a category of drugs that includes some common medicines will have implications for research, businesses and patients. By Jan Hoffman President Trump on Thursday ordered cannabis to ...

Smaller dogs have an increased incidence of periodontal disease, explains Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC, a veterinary dental specialist. Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC, a veterinary dental specialist at ...

There is growing evidence that gum disease (periodontal disease) and heart disease may be connected, especially when it comes to plaque building up in arteries and the risk of major cardiovascular ...

Since the publication of the 2012 American Heart Association scientific statement on the association between periodontal disease and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, the body of literature on ...

Periodontal disease (PD) is one of the most prevalent chronic oral diseases globally, characterized by chronic inflammatory responses in the gingiva and supporting periodontal tissues. Recent ...

Lower odds of periodontal disease and caries seen in association with regular dental care. HealthDay News — Periodontal disease (PD) and dental caries are associated with an increased risk for ...

Early results from a new dental study point to a plant-based compound that may offer a safer, more accessible approach to treating gum disease. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly ...

SAN ANTONIO – Researchers argue that a disease spread by “kissing bugs” should be reclassified, in a newly published peer-reviewed study. Chagas Disease, which is typically contracted in tropical ...